Striking handsome statue

Very masculine piece, beautifully finished. Its posture conveys an impression of strength, prowess and resilience, which I expect would have been the tribal intent of these sort of pieces. Will be treasured, thanks

Absolutely gorgeous

This was lighter weight than I expected but it was beautifully carved and finished. I was also concerned about carrying it with me since it was a gift that I had to travel with, but found that it was wrapped and protected to perfection. And...without a bunch of plastic. I love it. Thanks for such incredible work. You can tell this was done with love.

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Featured Artist

"You could say I was born with a talent to carve, which I developed by merely observing my parents and relatives at work every day."

"My name is Wayan Dirga and I was born in 1969. Most of my family members are carvers, for it is a family legacy that has endured several generations. You could say I was born with a talent to carve, which I developed by merely observing my parents and relatives at work every day. My inspiration comes from Balinese customs and traditions.

"Competition is hard here in Bali, for there are many good and expert carvers. This makes the life of the carver a very uncertain one because it makes it difficult to sell our work.

"I'm grateful for what Novica is doing to promote artisans' works to the whole world. Hopefully, my art works will be accepted, and I will appreciate any criticism that would improve my work."

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